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Kids Get a Kick Start on Life

“The martial arts teach you a way of life, a way to live. It’s not necessarily just being able to defend yourself,” explains Lee Donohue, president of Kick Start Karate, an after-school program to combat gangs and juvenile delinquency. “We…

A Big Help with Little Things

Name: Donna Rodriguez Age: 46 Job: Errands runner and owner, 808-Errands Start: The El Paso, Texas, native once took a vacation to Maui and says, “The aloha drew me in.” She knew she eventually wanted to live here, so in 2003 she closed…

Hawaii’s People Stay True

Brand loyalty is strong in the Islands, but give a customer a bad experience and they may never forget or forgive.  “From right here, I can see one, two, three, four, five banks outside my window,” says Dennis Christianson, partner/CEO…

To App or Not To App

Many local organizations have created mobile phone apps to connect with customers, students, patients and others, but apps are not useful to every business At any time, students at Hawaii Pacific University can look at their assignments, view their grades,…

Construction Industry Outlook 2018

Experts reveal the top challenges of today’s construction industry—and potential solutions moving forward.  Table of Contents Built to Last How do we overcome the unique challenges our construction industry faces today? The Challenges: Overcoming Obstacles The Solutions: Looking Ahead, Moving…

Energy Outlook 2018

2018 Energy Forecast Hawaii’s transition to a clean energy economy is making headway, thanks to the collaboration between the state, utilities, and private sector. Alternative fuel, energy efficiency, and a growing fleet of electric vehicles usher in more jobs, innovation,…